aborally
|a-bor-al-ly|
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/əˈbɔːrəli/
(aboral)
away from the mouth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aborally' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aboralis,' where 'ab-' meant 'away from' and 'oralis' meant 'pertaining to the mouth.'
Historical Evolution
'aboralis' transformed into the English word 'aboral,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aborally.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'away from the mouth,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/04 19:36
